The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of a Superintendent - Dallas Dance, The DDance Group

Operation Connectivity - Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, Dallas ISD

In this episode of The Policy Matters, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa sits down with Strategos Group Partner, Todd Lamb, to discuss school reopenings amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Superintendent Hinojosa illustrates the realities of the 2020-21 school year for students of the Dallas Independent School District and the many factors that schools had to consider in their reopening plans. Throughout the conversation, Superintendent Hinojosa also elaborates on Operation Connectivity- Dallas ISD's mission to provide students with access to personal technology devices along with high-speed internet service to promote effective remote learning. To learn more about Dallas ISD's reopening plans and Operation Connectivity, visit www.dallasisd.org.

The Future of School Choice - Derrell Bradford, 50Can

In this episode, Strategos Partner Todd Lamb talks with Derrell Bradford, the Executive Vice President of 50CAN. Derrell explains his journey from growing up in southwest Baltimore to graduating college; and how that journey shaped his view on school choice. He also shares his thoughts on COVID-19 and how it has changed the way parents and students view education. Derrell Bradford is a thought leader in this domain and frequently contributes to education debates in print, digital, radio, and TV media.

COVID-19 & Leadership - Dallas Dance, The DDance Group

In Part 2 of this podcast, Dr. Dallas Dance continues the conversation with Todd Lamb about the lessons he learned from both success and failure. Also, Dr. Dance provides his thoughts on COVID-19, schools re-opening, and how superintendents can navigate the political maelstrom accompanying this pandemic. You can find his book on Amazon - Imploded You-niverse: Thoughts on Fear, Failure & the Pitfalls of Perfection.

The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of a Superintendent - Dallas Dance, The DDance Group

In Part 1 of this podcast, Dr. Dallas Dance speaks with Todd Lamb about his meteoric rise becoming one of the youngest superintendents in the United States and the factors that led to a dramatic fall. In this podcast, we talk about the lessons he learned from both success and failure. Superintendents and education leaders can all learn from his story. You can find his book on Amazon - Imploded You-niverse: Thoughts on Fear, Failure & the Pitfalls of Perfection.

Reopening America's Schools - John Bailey, American Enterprise Institute

Strategos Partner Todd Lamb talks with John Bailey, an education policy thought leader and fellow at Walton Family Foundation & American Enterprise Institute. John is frequently sought after by Washington Post and NYT for his thoughts on how to reopen America's school after COVID-19. This is a MUST hear for education leaders and administrators grappling with this issue.  You can learn more about John Bailey at https://www.vestigopartners.com/ [https://www.vestigopartners.com/] and @John_Bailey on Twitter.